A 20-foot T-Rex, a life-size Triceratops and Stegosaurus and a soaring Pteranodon are among the 40 dinosaurs t

DINOSAURS TO ROAR IN ALLENTOWN

A 20-foot T-Rex, a life-size Triceratops and Stegosaurus and a soaring Pteranodon are among the 40 dinosaurs that will come to life this weekend in "Discover the Dinosaurs," a hands-on exhibit at the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

Kids and families can get up close and touch the animatronic dinosaurs and push buttons to control them. The dinosaurs are showcased in natural-looking environments.

The event includes a Dino Dig, to look for fossils; a Dino Theater, showing movies; a Dino Den with little dinosaurs for little ones to sit on; a scavenger hunt, Dino inflatables, Triceratops and T-Rex rides, mini-golf and more.

"Discover the Dinosaurs" runs noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Admission for the exhibit and limited activities is $18, ages 13-64; $16, ages 2-12 and 65 and up. An exhibit plus admission which includes all the activities is $22 for children. Info: http://www.discoverthedinosaurs.com.

EASTON PEACE CANDLE LIGHTING

Downtown Easton will be filled with holiday activities Friday night to spotlight the lighting of the Peace Candle in Centre Square.

The candle will be lit at 8 p.m. Friday, with activities bookending the event. At 5 p.m., the Easton Area Brass Quintet will perform, followed by the band Beautiful Oblivion and the Easton Municipal Band. A Santa Parade is at 7. A performance of TubaChristmas is at 8 p.m. Other activities include photos with Santa at Third Street Alliance and the "Peace Candle Documentary" at the Sigal Museum. Olaf and Elsa from "Frozen" will be on hand and there will be refreshments. More info: http://www.eastonmainstreet.org.

AARDVARKS, SOFA KINGS TO ROCK

Popular local bands The Aardvarks and The Sofa Kings make up a rocking double bill at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem.

The Aardvarks play everything from Bill Withers to the Rolling Stones to Blondie. The Sofa Kings are a 10-piece from southeastern Pennsylvania with an exceptional horn section.